Lab manager

JOB OBJECTIVE
Manages the day to day operation of the plant laboratory. Responsible for managing  all aspects of the laboratory including  people, equipment , budgets, IT, Regulatory complainces, etc. support systems, etc. Provides analytical support to CPS pune plant mainly and operating units within the region including Group, Division, and Bottlers. Ensures all the analytical testing programs are executed in accordance with Company requirements.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• 1Develop and execute people plans for the Laboratory: Create vision for the lab , align global labs Strategy. Establish performance objectives, personal development plans, evaluate resource requirements, reallocate resources to meet testing needs, reward and recognition program. Work with QSE manager and Plant Manager to identify growth opportunities across the analytical network.Think proacively and find out efficient way of working which can bring savings and/or higher efficiencies in testing/release 

• Expense and Budget Management: Manage expenses for laboratory including creation of annual operating budget and required capital plan. Monitor rolling estimates for lab and adjust spending accordingly. Evaluate asset utilization and take decisions to improve return on investment.

• Operating Efficiency: Ensure laboratory is operated under local and TCCC safety requirements. Constantly review and evaluate risks and exposures and adjust chemical hygiene plan accordingly. 

• Drive focus of laboratory from traditional testing facility to full service provider. This will also include innovative and automated/digital way of testing. Engage IQD, CPS global, OU, Bottlers and Corporate in determining analytical priorities. Develop associates to SME status in support of key focus groups e.g. New lab Strategy,LIMS, PBT,SLE,etc.
  Should have expertise in handling advance analytical instrumnets like GC, LC, Mass Spectrometry, ICP, IC, AA, IR, FTNIR, and Microbiology. Should be able to trouble shoot equipment breakdown and provide direction to analyst to ressolve any testiung or equipmnet related iussues.
  Should be familiar with testing of food grade ingredinets, beverages, juice , Water, waste water, etc. as well.
  Evaluate and analyse analytical risk and priorities by product and supplier and assesses current capability and future needs to support business within the area.
  Evaluate risks and trends associated with analytical support/ data and adjusts testing programs accordingly

• Work with IMCR manager and core team members in the creation of a knowledge management unit, defined to support Divisions and Bottlers in understanding ramifications and actions needed to address test results and to react to adverse incidents / IMCR issues.

• Drive accreditation process in lab, including determination of accreditations needed, identification of resources to support initiative, motivation of associates etc. Identify and implement the need for accreditation throughout lab.
  He should be well versed with FSSAI testing, BIS,WHO, FDA and various phamacoepial testing requirements and methods.

• Consult with LT, Internal functions and Corporate on service performance and identifies opportunities to improve support to TCCC system.
  Develop strategic plan for third party laboratories within geographical region including identification, selection and monitoring of performance. 

• Work with leadership team to identify performance monitoring needs such as proficiency programs, and determines performance metrics/ dashboard to examine overall lab performance.
  Work as part of CPS QSE network team to define and enhance testing programs and solutions.  

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES 

• Develops and Inspires Others,  Building positive working relationships , Delivers Results ,  Gaining commitment,  Continuous Improvement,  Decision Making, Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities ,  Strategic Thinking,  Resource Planning / Utilization,  Project Management,  Change Management,  Lives the Values.
• Expertise in: –
  Laboratory Information Systems
  – Advance analytical methods (GC/LC/ICP/MS/IC,IR, etc)
  – SAP S4 HANA
•  Proficiencieny in:
   –  Implementation of KORE, FSSAI and ISO Requirements
   – Ability to coach and train others in effective lab management
  – Influencing others
  – Method development and validation
   

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :

ESSENTIAL:  MSc in Chemistry or related field.
Hard core analytical chemist with indepth testing knowledge, data interpritation, validations, digital way of working  and lab information management.

DESIRED:  certified in accordance with a Global Analytical Organization such as AOAC. Desired Six Sigma Green Belt, Project Management, Leadership training,Advance testing instrument operation and trouble shooting, people management skills.

MINIMUM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• 12-15 years experience of leading laboratory testing and decision making of food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Should have experience in analytical processes such as GC, LC, Mass Spectrometry, ICP, IC, AA, IR, FTNIR, and Microbiology. Should be able to trouble shoot equipment breakdown and provide direction to analyst to ressolve any testiung or equipmnet related iussues.
• Should be exposed to ingredinet and FG testing of beverage bases.
• Should be familiar with juice testing, ETP and Water tetsing as well.
• Should be familiar with accreditation and certification programs such as ISO17025, 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000,KORE. 

Six Sigma; Waterfall Model; Troubleshooting; Microsoft Office; ISO 18000; ISO 14000